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217 East Houston St
New York, NY 10002Dex Romweber Duo
Dex Romweber is nothing less than an icon of the American music underground. The former frontman for the world famous psycho-surf-rockabilly-garage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets released his first of nine albums in 1990 to rave reviews worldwide. He starred alongside R.E.M. and The B-52s in the 1987 cult classic film "Athens, GA Inside Out". His first national tour in 1990 was as opening act for The Cramps. He was showcased on MTV's The Cutting Edge and 120 Minutes, starred in the Flat Duo Jets videos "Wild Wild Lover" and "Radioactive Man", made a stunning performance on Late Night with David Letterman, and has shared the stage with dozens of other rock luminaries including Iggy Pop and the White Stripes.
The Dex Romweber Duo also features Dex's celebrated sibling Sara Romweber (Mitch Easter, Lets Active, Snatches of Pink) on drums. Together they have been performing electrifying concerts all over the US and Europe, touring with Cat Power, Southern Culture On The Skids, Legendary Shack Shakers, Reverend Horton Heat, Neko Case and the White Stripes.
Dex is the subject of a new documentary movie, "Two-Headed Cow," which chronicles his legendary career. The movie inc [Read more]
The Dex Romweber Duo also features Dex's celebrated sibling Sara Romweber (Mitch Easter, Lets Active, Snatches of Pink) on drums. Together they have been performing electrifying concerts all over the US and Europe, touring with Cat Power, Southern Culture On The Skids, Legendary Shack Shakers, Reverend Horton Heat, Neko Case and the White Stripes.
Dex is the subject of a new documentary movie, "Two-Headed Cow," which chronicles his legendary career. The movie inc [Read more]
Dex Romweber is nothing less than an icon of the American music underground. The former frontman for the world famous psycho-surf-rockabilly-garage-punk combo Flat Duo Jets released his first of nine albums in 1990 to rave reviews worldwide. He starred alongside R.E.M. and The B-52s in the 1987 cult classic film "Athens, GA Inside Out". His first national tour in 1990 was as opening act for The Cramps. He was showcased on MTV's The Cutting Edge and 120 Minutes, starred in the Flat Duo Jets videos "Wild Wild Lover" and "Radioactive Man", made a stunning performance on Late Night with David Letterman, and has shared the stage with dozens of other rock luminaries including Iggy Pop and the White Stripes.
The Dex Romweber Duo also features Dex's celebrated sibling Sara Romweber (Mitch Easter, Lets Active, Snatches of Pink) on drums. Together they have been performing electrifying concerts all over the US and Europe, touring with Cat Power, Southern Culture On The Skids, Legendary Shack Shakers, Reverend Horton Heat, Neko Case and the White Stripes.
Dex is the subject of a new documentary movie, "Two-Headed Cow," which chronicles his legendary career. The movie includes testimonials by Jack White, Neko Case, Cat Power and Exene Cervenka amongst others, all of whom cite Dex as a major personal influence.
The Dex Romweber Duo's new CD "Ruins of Berlin" will be in stores February 10, 2009 on Bloodshot Records. The CD features guest appearences by Neko Case, Cat Power, Exene Cervenka and Rick Miller of Southern Culture on the Skids.
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The Dex Romweber Duo also features Dex's celebrated sibling Sara Romweber (Mitch Easter, Lets Active, Snatches of Pink) on drums. Together they have been performing electrifying concerts all over the US and Europe, touring with Cat Power, Southern Culture On The Skids, Legendary Shack Shakers, Reverend Horton Heat, Neko Case and the White Stripes.
Dex is the subject of a new documentary movie, "Two-Headed Cow," which chronicles his legendary career. The movie includes testimonials by Jack White, Neko Case, Cat Power and Exene Cervenka amongst others, all of whom cite Dex as a major personal influence.
The Dex Romweber Duo's new CD "Ruins of Berlin" will be in stores February 10, 2009 on Bloodshot Records. The CD features guest appearences by Neko Case, Cat Power, Exene Cervenka and Rick Miller of Southern Culture on the Skids.
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
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ORBO & The Longshots
Winners of the Norwegian Grammy Award "Spellemann"
ORBO & The Longshots - 10 years of Genuine Handmade Rock'n'Roll From Norway
ORBO / lead vocals / guitars
Ine Tumyr / vocals / percussion
Reidar Opdal / vocals / piano
Paul Inge Vikingstad / bass
Stian Tumyr / drums
ORBO & The Longshots was established in the year 2000. Was awarded the Norwegian Grammy, "Spellemann" in 2008 for their album "High Roller".
ORBO are the initials of front man Ole Reinert Berg-Olsen, and with him on stage are Ine Tumyr, Reidar Opdal, Paul Inge Vikingstad and Stian Tumyr. Together they make one of the hardest working live bands in Norway. After ten years of endless driving, wet asphalt and a tour bus on high octane, this band has learned their craft the hard way.
ORBO & The Longshots has recorded their albums all over the west from the mountains of Norway to legendary Sun Studio, Memphis, Tn. Soon, they can celebrate 1000 live shows, including as a support act for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Delbert McClinton. And The Heartbreakers are among their fans!
"Gram Parsons must have a great time up there!" BergensAvisen
"The band has never been better" Engel [Read more]
ORBO & The Longshots - 10 years of Genuine Handmade Rock'n'Roll From Norway
ORBO / lead vocals / guitars
Ine Tumyr / vocals / percussion
Reidar Opdal / vocals / piano
Paul Inge Vikingstad / bass
Stian Tumyr / drums
ORBO & The Longshots was established in the year 2000. Was awarded the Norwegian Grammy, "Spellemann" in 2008 for their album "High Roller".
ORBO are the initials of front man Ole Reinert Berg-Olsen, and with him on stage are Ine Tumyr, Reidar Opdal, Paul Inge Vikingstad and Stian Tumyr. Together they make one of the hardest working live bands in Norway. After ten years of endless driving, wet asphalt and a tour bus on high octane, this band has learned their craft the hard way.
ORBO & The Longshots has recorded their albums all over the west from the mountains of Norway to legendary Sun Studio, Memphis, Tn. Soon, they can celebrate 1000 live shows, including as a support act for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Delbert McClinton. And The Heartbreakers are among their fans!
"Gram Parsons must have a great time up there!" BergensAvisen
"The band has never been better" Engel [Read more]
Winners of the Norwegian Grammy Award "Spellemann"
ORBO & The Longshots - 10 years of Genuine Handmade Rock'n'Roll From Norway
ORBO / lead vocals / guitars
Ine Tumyr / vocals / percussion
Reidar Opdal / vocals / piano
Paul Inge Vikingstad / bass
Stian Tumyr / drums
ORBO & The Longshots was established in the year 2000. Was awarded the Norwegian Grammy, "Spellemann" in 2008 for their album "High Roller".
ORBO are the initials of front man Ole Reinert Berg-Olsen, and with him on stage are Ine Tumyr, Reidar Opdal, Paul Inge Vikingstad and Stian Tumyr. Together they make one of the hardest working live bands in Norway. After ten years of endless driving, wet asphalt and a tour bus on high octane, this band has learned their craft the hard way.
ORBO & The Longshots has recorded their albums all over the west from the mountains of Norway to legendary Sun Studio, Memphis, Tn. Soon, they can celebrate 1000 live shows, including as a support act for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Delbert McClinton. And The Heartbreakers are among their fans!
"Gram Parsons must have a great time up there!" BergensAvisen
"The band has never been better" Engelen, Music Journalist
"ORBO & The Longshots is fearless. This is honest, real and tough." Bergens Tidende
"Few bands have more genuine and true sound." Hamar Arbeiderblad
"Rootsy, american rock'n'roll. Great stuff!" Verdens Gang
"Killer tunes, kick-ass vocals and great lyrics. Not forced or plastic. It rocks. Big time." Americana, UK.
"Fabulous" Rockpages, Greece
"Absolutely splendid" OskarshamnsTidningen, Sweden
"ORBO & The Longshots. I love that name. Now, that's a rock'n'roll band right there!" Benmont Tench, The Heartbreakers
"High Roller is a great album!" Steve Ferrone, The Heartbreakers
"These ORBO-guys rock the house!" Delbert McClinton
Official homepage: www.ORBO.no
Links:
www.Facebook.com/ORBOMUSIC www.Twitter.com/ORBOMUSIC www.MySpace.com/ORBOMUSIC www.YouTube.com/ORBOMUSIC
Instrumentation
ORBO / guitars, lead vocals
INE TUMYR / vocals, percussion
REIDAR F. OPDAL / piano, b3, guitar, vocals
PAUL INGE VIKINGSTAD / bass
STIAN TUMYR / drums
Discography
Seven (2005) (Blue Mood Records)
Genuine Handmade Rock'n'Roll (2006) (Blue Mood Records)
High Roller (2008) (Blue Mood Records)
Masquerade (2009) (Sony Music Norway)
Live 10 (2010) (Blue Mood Records)
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
ORBO & The Longshots - 10 years of Genuine Handmade Rock'n'Roll From Norway
ORBO / lead vocals / guitars
Ine Tumyr / vocals / percussion
Reidar Opdal / vocals / piano
Paul Inge Vikingstad / bass
Stian Tumyr / drums
ORBO & The Longshots was established in the year 2000. Was awarded the Norwegian Grammy, "Spellemann" in 2008 for their album "High Roller".
ORBO are the initials of front man Ole Reinert Berg-Olsen, and with him on stage are Ine Tumyr, Reidar Opdal, Paul Inge Vikingstad and Stian Tumyr. Together they make one of the hardest working live bands in Norway. After ten years of endless driving, wet asphalt and a tour bus on high octane, this band has learned their craft the hard way.
ORBO & The Longshots has recorded their albums all over the west from the mountains of Norway to legendary Sun Studio, Memphis, Tn. Soon, they can celebrate 1000 live shows, including as a support act for Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Delbert McClinton. And The Heartbreakers are among their fans!
"Gram Parsons must have a great time up there!" BergensAvisen
"The band has never been better" Engelen, Music Journalist
"ORBO & The Longshots is fearless. This is honest, real and tough." Bergens Tidende
"Few bands have more genuine and true sound." Hamar Arbeiderblad
"Rootsy, american rock'n'roll. Great stuff!" Verdens Gang
"Killer tunes, kick-ass vocals and great lyrics. Not forced or plastic. It rocks. Big time." Americana, UK.
"Fabulous" Rockpages, Greece
"Absolutely splendid" OskarshamnsTidningen, Sweden
"ORBO & The Longshots. I love that name. Now, that's a rock'n'roll band right there!" Benmont Tench, The Heartbreakers
"High Roller is a great album!" Steve Ferrone, The Heartbreakers
"These ORBO-guys rock the house!" Delbert McClinton
Official homepage: www.ORBO.no
Links:
www.Facebook.com/ORBOMUSIC www.Twitter.com/ORBOMUSIC www.MySpace.com/ORBOMUSIC www.YouTube.com/ORBOMUSIC
Instrumentation
ORBO / guitars, lead vocals
INE TUMYR / vocals, percussion
REIDAR F. OPDAL / piano, b3, guitar, vocals
PAUL INGE VIKINGSTAD / bass
STIAN TUMYR / drums
Discography
Seven (2005) (Blue Mood Records)
Genuine Handmade Rock'n'Roll (2006) (Blue Mood Records)
High Roller (2008) (Blue Mood Records)
Masquerade (2009) (Sony Music Norway)
Live 10 (2010) (Blue Mood Records)
User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License and may also be available under the GNU FDL.
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